Soft Coral
The northern part of the reef features a sandy bottom area at 6 meters, while the southern part offers a captivating "Monas" miniature for exploration. With a maximum depth of 16 meters, this site boasts enormous and expansive foliose reefs at approximately 10-12 meters.
The diverse marine life at this dive site includes moray eels, fusiliers, damsels, and small anchovies, providing an immersive underwater experience. The visibility is moderate, reaching around 8 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty of the surroundings.
Conveniently situated close to Warung Apung on Jalan Masjid Anni'mah, RW 02, Pulau Panggang, Kepulauan Seribu Utara, Kepulauan Seribu, Jakarta Special Capital Region, Indonesia, this enticing dive site welcomes divers from all around the world. Explore the wonders of this underwater paradise and create unforgettable diving memories.
Diving Conditions Score for Soft Coral
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Soft Coral
Depth
16m
Visibility
8m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Soft Coral
Wave Height
0.42m
Wind Speed
7.6 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
3.22km
Cloud Cover
100%
Wave Period
5.05s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Soft Coral
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.830041025641026/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 14 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 8.07035751633987/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Soft Coral are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.4m (5.1s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.42m (5.05s), Wind: 7.6 m/s
Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 14 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Soft CoralAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Soft Coral
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Soft Coral
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Soft Coral
Ideal Conditions for Soft Coral
Water Temp
20.6°C / 69.1°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
May
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Soft Coral
Soft Coral follows southern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (20.6°C) and December the coldest (16.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026